40tha Telegramm

Music has the ability to provoke certain emotions and convey messages that lectures and instruction simply cannot. When it comes to performing, it is not only essential to know the material but it is also significant to know how to effectively execute the material just as well. With every performance comes strengths and weaknesses, there is always room for growth. Receiving critiques and constructive criticism can serve as a beneficial approach in identifying where that growth can be made. Of all the exceptional performances at the Spring concert, there were three pieces that really stuck out to me: Metsa Telegramm by Uno Naisoo, I Couldn’t Hear Nobody Pray by Andre J. Thomas, and Daniel, Daniel Servant of the Lord by Undine Moore. Metsa Telegramm was the first piece that was sung by the Intermediate Ensemble. According to the background information given, Metsa Telegramm is known as the Woodpecker’s Warning. As an upbeat Estonian piece that delivers an important environmental message, the components of Metsa Telegramm effectively correlate to the message of the song. I noticed that the singers had a soft tone when singing the lyrics “Tok tok tok” but they still managed to seem strong and powerful as a choir. The intensity levels of their voices would vary by word and the sound of the sticks really emphasized the forest background of the piece. Whenever the choir sang “Tok tok tok” they were very clear with their words, enunciated, and were on
When you are given certain facets of a performance to pay attention to, you realize things that you normally wouldn’t if you were just listening for pure enjoyment. With this experience, you are strengthened as a performer. Assuming a different role in a performance puts us in the shoes of those that would be watching, which can assist us in working towards our final product - an exceptional Spring concert